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Butler was charged on the indictments with two counts of felony statutory rape, two counts of felony statutory sexual offenses, and two counts of felony indecent liberties with a minor. He was jailed under a $100,000 secured bond. He was assigned a court date of Oct. 23.

The arrest was the result of a joint investigation between the sheriff's Offices of Burke and Forsyth counties, investigators said.

Hennessee said the investigation shows that Butler had sexual encounters with the minor in both Burke and Forsyth counties.

He said evidence in the case showed Butler was taking the girl to a motel in Burke County, where some of the alleged encounters occurred.

Butler is also under a $75,000 bond in Forsyth County, where additional charges were filed, according to Hennessee.